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Laws that define and restrict how property in specific geographic zones can be used. They can regulate building designs, lot coverage, and the types of operations that can take place in certain areas to help cities manage growth and offer various amenities.

Regulations focused on reducing the environmental impact of buildings. These codes can require sustainable design, materials, and construction practices, leading to more energy-efficient and eco-friendly urban developments.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a globally recognized green building certification system. It provides third-party verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across metrics like energy savings, water efficiency, and CO2 emissions reduction.

A law that protects a property owner's rights to receive light to their building by restricting the construction or alteration of neighboring buildings that would obstruct natural light.

An approach to homelessness that prioritizes providing permanent housing to homeless individuals and families as a primary strategy. This policy suggests that societal issues such as addiction and unemployment may be better addressed when housing is stable.

An urban planning and transportation theory that concentrates growth in compact walkable urban centers to avoid sprawl. It promotes a sustainable approach by focusing on strong core communities and quality public transportation.

The process of cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated sites known as brownfields. Urban planning law often includes incentives for developers to reclaim these lands for new uses, contributing to urban renewal and reducing sprawl.

A planning and development strategy that combines residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or industrial uses into one space, where those functions are physically and functionally integrated.

A legal principle that allows the government to take private property for public use, provided the owner is given just compensation. Often used in urban planning to acquire land for public projects like highways, parks, or schools.

A type of urban development that maximizes the amount of residential, business, and leisure space within walking distance of public transport. It aims to increase public transport ridership by reducing the need for cars and encouraging more sustainable urban growth.

A procedure that ensures that the environmental implications of decisions are taken into account before the decisions are made. It's essential for the planning of large-scale urban projects and installations.

A regional boundary, set in an attempt to control urban sprawl by delineating a line outside of which urban development is restricted. Promotes higher-density urban areas with more efficient land use.

A policy that requires a specific portion of new construction to be affordable for people with low to moderate incomes. This is a strategy to ensure that affordable housing is distributed throughout a community.

A local policy that protects historical buildings and districts from alterations that would detract from their historic integrity. It can stabilize neighborhoods and contribute to the city's cultural and aesthetic appeal.